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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 329.20 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 329.20 and 82.60 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 329.20 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/329.20 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 329.20 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 27,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,190.89/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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